English Standard Version
For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

New American Standard Bible
For I delight in loyalty rather than sacrifice, And in the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

King James Bible
For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For I desire loyalty and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

International Standard Version
For it is love that I seek, and not sacrifice; knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

NET Bible
For I delight in faithfulness, not simply in sacrifice; I delight in acknowledging God, not simply in whole burnt offerings.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I want your loyalty, not your sacrifices. I want you to know me, not to give me burnt offerings.

King James 2000 Bible
For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

American King James Version
For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

American Standard Version
For I desire goodness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice: and the knowledge of God more than holocausts.

Darby Bible Translation
For I delight in loving-kindness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.

English Revised Version
For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Webster's Bible Translation
For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice: and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.

World English Bible
For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Young's Literal Translation
For kindness I desired, and not sacrifice, And a knowledge of God above burnt-offerings.